Saveetha College of Pharmacy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai; with a focus on strengthening compliance and promote a culture of quality within the pharmaceutical industry and academia; observed and celebrated theIndian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA)3rd National Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Dayjointly in association with the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) Hospital Pharmacy Division, held on October 10, 2025; by organizing an Expert Talk and cGMP Sensitizing Program emphasizing the critical role of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in ensuring high-quality and safe pharmaceutical products for patients.
The program was chaired by Dr. Ramaiyan Velmurugan (Professor and Principal, SIMATS College of Pharmacy, Chennai); Dr. S. Dinesh Kumar (Asssociate Professor and Vice-Principal, SIMATS College of Pharmacy, Chennai); and Dr. Rathinavelu Mohanraj (Associate Professor, SIMATS College of Pharmacy, Chennai and EC Member IPA Hospital Pharmacy Division).
The expert talk was delivered by Mr. M. R. Dhanesh Kumar (Managing Director, Mavericks, Chennai, India). The presentation addressed concerns about substandard drugs and strategies to enhance the overall quality standards of pharmaceutical products manufactured in India.
Developing education modalities for both industry professionals and the public on the importance of adhering to cGMP guidelines to ensure drug quality and patient safety, and enhancing the compliance by making collaboration by bringing together government officials, regulatory agencies (like the FDA), pharmaceutical companies, and academia to share knowledge and discuss the future of cGMP compliance.
